Job Title: Professional Indemnity Lawyer
We are seeking an accomplished senior lawyer with a specialization in professional indemnity to join our high-profile insurance practice.
This role involves defending a wide range of professional indemnity matters, predominantly in financial lines, for industry professionals such as accountants, financial advisers, liquidators, and directors and officers. These matters are high value, complex, and interesting, providing the opportunity to provide coverage advice.
The ideal candidate will have a background in defendant insurance litigation with a focus on professional indemnity matters, enjoying working in a collegiate and friendly team environment. They will enjoy liaising with clients and building long-term client relationships, providing proactive solutions and support, as well as mentoring more junior lawyers.
This is a great opportunity to progress your career in a leading insurance practice, working collaboratively with a strong team of lawyers and support staff.
We require a senior lawyer at the Special Counsel level who can make a significant contribution to our team's success.
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
* a strong understanding of professional indemnity law and its applications;
* excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* the ability to work effectively in a team environment;
* strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
* experience in defendant insurance litigation.
In return, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for career growth and development, and a competitive salary package.